AUTO MECHANIC SCHOOL NEAR PHOENIX, AZ

UTI’s auto mechanic school in Avondale, AZ, is about 14 miles from the heart of Phoenix, AZ, and helps students build the foundation needed to begin a career in just 51 weeks.⁷

Led by a team of passionate instructors, students undergo a combination of online instruction and hands-on lab work.¹⁸ During hands-on lab work, students practice servicing a variety of automobile models and even gain knowledge on hybrid technology and service advising!

Technical skills aren’t the only asset students graduate with. UTI offers mentorship that helps aspiring technicians build soft skills like communication, punctuality and adaptability.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) states that automotive employers value candidates who’ve attended a technical program and are Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certified – an industry-standard credential that displays expertise.

UTI Avondale prepares students to meet both requirements.

Our graduates earn associate of occupational studies (AOS) degrees as evidence of their technical know-how. They also graduate with one of the two years of work experience required to take ASE certification exams.

The automotive school courses at UTI build students’ knowledge from the ground up and help them establish foundational knowledge they can expand upon in their careers.

According to the BLS, the median annual salary for automotive technicians in the United States was $47,770 in May 2023.²⁵ This means half earned more and half earned less. Keep in mind that salary depends on several factors, including experience, employer, demand and cost of living in the area.

On a national level, the BLS projects 67,000+ average annual automotive job openings.⁴¹ UTI’s Career Services department stays in touch with employers across the nation and can help graduates search for potential career opportunities! ¹

UTI’s automotive training prepares students for entry-level positions. While most of our grads start in entry-level roles, over time, they may be able to advance in their careers with hard work and experience.⁷⁷ Entry-level and advanced roles include:

Entry-level

• Automotive technician
• Service writer
• Smog inspector
• Parts associate

Advanced

• Service manager
• Diagnostic technician
• Fleet technician
• Shop owner

Learn more by checking out our automotive career guide, but keep in mind that the roles mentioned may not be open in Union City, NJ, as regional demand impacts availability. However, UTI’s Career Services team keeps in touch with employers across the nation and can help graduates identify potential career opportunities.¹

Schedule a tour and find out if our auto mechanic school is a good fit for you. Campus tours are an opportunity to explore our labs, observe learning and chat with instructors! Once you’re ready, follow these directions to get to UTI Avondale:

1. Get on I-10 W from West Washington Street and North 7th Avenue. (1.7 miles)
1. Head west on West Washington Street toward N 1st Avenue. (0.5 miles)
2. Use the right two lanes to turn right at 7th Avenue. (390 feet)
3. Continue onto North 7th Avenue. (0.8 miles)
4. Use the left two lanes to turn left to merge onto I-10 W toward Los Angeles. (0.4 miles)
2. Follow I-10 W to Interstate 10 Frontage Road in Tolleson. Take Exit 133A from I-10 W. (10.5 miles)
1. Merge onto I-10 W. (10.3 miles)
2. Take Exit 133A for 99th Avenue. (0.2 miles)
3. Follow Interstate 10 Frontage Road and North 107th Avenue to our campus in Avondale. (1.8 miles)
1. Merge onto Interstate 10 Frontage Road. (0.6 miles)
2. Keep right to stay on Interstate 10 Frontage Road. (0.5 miles)
3. Use the left two lanes to turn left at the 1st cross street onto North 107th Avenue. (0.6 miles)
4. Turn left onto West Pierce Street. (0.1 miles)
5. Turn right. (72 feet)
6. Turn right, and UTI Avondale will be on the left. (3 feet)

Fastest route may change depending on most recent traffic conditions.

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